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Human Trafficking

According to the U.S. Department of Justice, nearly 85% of victims in confirmed sex trafficking cases are U.S. citizens - mostly homeless kids. While often perceived as an international issue, American children are being trafficked throughout our country every day.


How to Identify a Victim of Trafficking

  • They demonstrate a sudden change in attire, behavior, or material possessions
  • They do not control their own schedule, money, I.D., or travel documents
  • They are transported to and from work, or live and work in the same place
  • They have bruises, exhibit depression, fear, or are overly submissive
  • They do not make eye contact
  • They have a "boyfriend" who is noticeably older (10+ years)
  • They are always accompanied by a controlling person and do not speak on own behalf

Human Trafficking - By The Numbers

 

20,000 Youth are trafficked in the USA every year 293,000 American children are at risk of becoming domestic sex trafficking victims 50% of Domestic sex trafficking victims classified as runaway youth living on the street
55% of street girls become entangled in prostitution networks 75% of girls entangled in prostitution networks are controlled by a sex trafficker or  Average age girls trafficked for sex are first victimized is 12-14 years old

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